CBS Sports analyst ranks two-start pitchers for Fantasy Baseball Week 21
The Chicago White Sox and Seattle Mariners starters are featured in the latest usability rankings for the August 10–16 scoring period, with Tarik Skubal and Dylan Cease leading the 'must-start' category.
CBS Sports analyst Scott White has published the latest rankings for two-start pitchers for Fantasy Baseball Week 21, covering the scoring period from 10 to 16 August. The analysis categorises pitchers based on their projected usability, providing fantasy managers with a structured framework for roster decisions ahead of the double-header slate.
Tarik Skubal of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays are ranked as the top 'must-start' options in all formats. Skubal is set to face the Kansas City Royals and Milwaukee Brewers, while Cease will take on the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates rounds out the top three, facing the Miami Marlins and Boston Red Sox.
Chicago White Sox pitcher Sean Burke is ranked fourth overall, making him a high-priority selection. Burke will pitch against the Cincinnati Reds and the Detroit Tigers. His ranking places him among the most reliable options for fantasy managers seeking consistent production during the two-start window.
Seattle Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo is ranked tenth, described as advisable in most cases. Woo is scheduled to face the New York Yankees and the Houston Astros. He is grouped with other viable options such as Noah Cameron of the Kansas City Royals and Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs, who are also deemed strong plays depending on league settings.
The rankings also identify pitchers who are better left for points leagues or should be avoided entirely. MacKenzie Gore of the Texas Rangers and Jacob Lopez of the Athletics are listed as better suited for points-based formats. Meanwhile, a group of 12 pitchers, including Freddy Peralta of the Tampa Bay Rays and Hayden Wesneski of the Houston Astros, are categorised under 'no thanks', indicating low projected value for the week.
All data in the CBS Sports analysis is current as of late Sunday preceding the week. The projections require forecasting and are subject to change as starting lineups and conditions evolve closer to game time.
